Club SciKidz: Little Maker
Club SciKidz Los Angeles offers STEM-focused day camps for children aged 4-15, featuring hands-on activities in...
▌ Editor's read Club SciKidz Los Angeles operates as a day camp, part of a larger franchise founded in 1997 by Frank and Mary Lee, indicating 29 years of operation. The Los Angeles branch specifically offers programs for ages 4-15, with themes such as 'Little Maker' for younger children and more advanced topics for older campers. The website states that all staff are background checked and fingerprinted. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. The camp's program is clearly defined as day-only, with no overnight options. They offer a diverse range of STEM topics, from robotics and video game design to veterinary medicine and culinary science, catering to varied interests.
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Since 199729+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–9
Club SciKidz: Little Maker is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. science/tech content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1997 (29 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 4–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Address: 10920 Strathmore Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone: (310) 807-6000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $465/week full-day; $300/week half-day option also available
↗ What parents like
- Offers a wide variety of STEM camps
- Hands-on experiments and projects
↘ Watch for
- No online registration available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Club SciKidz: Little Maker
- What ages does Club SciKidz: Little Maker accept?
- Club SciKidz: Little Maker is open to children ages 4–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Club SciKidz: Little Maker cost?
- Club SciKidz: Little Maker publishes $465/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Club SciKidz: Little Maker's hours?
- Club SciKidz: Little Maker runs 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Club SciKidz: Little Maker?
- Club SciKidz: Little Maker is operated by a private business, with 29 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Club SciKidz: Little Maker provide lunch?
- Club SciKidz: Little Maker does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does Club SciKidz: Little Maker offer extended care?
- Yes — Club SciKidz: Little Maker offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does Club SciKidz: Little Maker compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Club SciKidz: Little Maker is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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